Baltazar Zavala, 54, a resident of Espanola, passed away on January 20, 2012. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Abel and Sara Zavala; paternal grandfather; Eliseo Guzman. Baltazar was dedicated to his family. He respected and was well respected by his friends. He was a very humble man. Baltazar tended to his garden and enjoyed spending time taking care of it. He will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him. Baltazar is survived by his wife, Celina Zavala of Espanola, NM; sons, Mario (Irma), Alejandro (Guadalupe), and Felipe Zavala (Rosalva) all of Espanola, NM; mother-in-law, Francisca Gonzalez of Yuriria, Mexico; sister, Elida Zavala of Taos, NM; nieces: Guadalupe, Angel, Ashley, Navid, and Maite Zavala all of Espanola, NM; numerous other loving relatives and friends. Public visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Peace at DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory with a rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. Interment will take place in Guanajato, Mexico. The family of Baltazar has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory. 505-747-7477 \r\nBaltazar Zavala, 54, residente de Espanola, fallesio el dia 22 de Enero 2012. Fue precidido en muerte por sus abuelos paternal; Abel y Sara Zavala y abuelo paternal; Eliseo Guzman. Baltazar era un hombre dedicado a su familia. Tambien muy respetivo con sus amigos. Un hombre muy humilde. Don Baltazar tendio su jardin y le encantava pasar tiempo en su jardin. Vamos a extranarlo mucho, toda la familia y amistades. La familia que sobre vive Baltazar es su Esposa Celina Zavala de Espanola, NM; su hijos Mario (Irma), Alejandro (Guadalupe), and Felipe Zavala (Rosalva) todos de Espanola, NM, Suegra Francisca Gonzalez de Yuriria, Mexico; hermana Elida Zavala de Taos, NM. Su nietas; Guadalupe, Angel, Ashley, Navid, and Maite Zavala todas de Espanola, NM. Tambien mucho mas parientes, vecinos y conocidos. Servicios comiensan el Martes con public visita a las 6:00 p.m. y Rosario a las 7:00 p.m. en la Capilla Chapel of Peace. El cuerpo de Baltazar entiero sera en la ciudad de Guanajato, Mexico.